#8E7A82 Hex Color
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The hex code #8e7a82 sits between mauve and taupe, like dusty rose with the saturation drained out. Its low chroma reads matte and ashy, softer than most pinks and easier to live with. It works best as a supporting tone behind bolder colors, since large fields can turn muddy. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1.
Questions about #8e7a82
What is #8e7a82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7a82 is rgb(142, 122, 130), in HSL hsl(336, 8%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 8%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7a82?
Deep forest green and cream flatter its grey undertones, and dark plum adds warmth without clashing. Skip bright whites, which wash this muted pink out.
What mood does #8e7a82 convey?
Its muted saturation reads calm, tender, and understated rather than bold. That softness suits cosmetics, intimate products, and romance-themed work.
Is #8e7a82 readable on white or black?
#8e7a82 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.